Getting to Nagasaki: Access Guide from Nearby Airports

There are several ways to access Nagasaki Prefecture from nearby airports within Kyushu region. Here is a access information highlight via airports in Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Saga. Please pick suitable choice that well-fits your itinerary.
Note; Information about required time is estimated on the fastest route.

From / To Fukuoka Airport International Terminal

● Highway bus from Fukuoka airport international terminal

From	To	Time Required	Transfer	More Information
Fukuoka Airport International Terminal	Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral)	Approx. 2hrs 20mins	×	Time Table Reservation
	Sasebo city (Kujuku Islands）	Approx. 1hr 40mins	×
	Huis Ten Bosch	Approx. 1hr 30mins	×

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● Trains from JR Hakata station

①Take a bus from Fukuoka airport international terminal heading to JR Hakata Station. (It takes approximately 15mins)
②Take JR train or Shinkansen connecting to your destination at JR Hakata station.

From	To	Time Required	Transfer	More Information
JR Hakata Station	Nagasaki city (Peace Park, Oura Cathdral)	Approx. 1hr 20mins	Once （Needed at Takeo Onsen station)	Time Table
	Sasebo city (Kujuku Islands)	Approx. 1hr 50mins	×
	Huis Ten Bosch	Approx. 1hr 50mins	×

● Highway bus from Hakata Eki-mae bus termnal

①Take a bus from Fukuoka airport international terminal heading to Hakata Station. (It takes approximately 15mins)
②Take a highway bus depart for your destination at Hakata Eki-mae bus terminal.

From	To	Time Required	Transfer	More Information
Hakata eki-mae bus terminal	Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral)	Approx. 2hrs 30mins	×	Time Table Reservation
	Sasebo city (Kujuku Islnads)	Approx. 2hrs 10mins	×
	Huis Ten Bosch	Approx. 1hr 50mins	×
	Shimabara city (Shimabara Castle, Spring Garden Shimeiso)	Approx. 3hrs 30mins	×

　＊Except for the route bound for Shimabara station, the required time is based on the time schedule of non-stop type bus.
　＊For Unzen area, which is located in Shimabara peninsula, there are connection tickets from Fukuoka (Hakata Eki-mae bus terminal).

For the visitors to outer islands of Nagasaki prefecture

Outer islands of Goto and Tsushima is accessible from Fukuoka airport domestic terminal. There is a shuttle bus, connecting international ＆ domestic terminal, runs every 6-7mins.

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Fukuoka Airport Official Website

From / To Kyushu-Saga International Airport

●Trains from JR Saga station

①Take a bus from Kyushu-saga Internatinal Airport heading to Saga station bus terminal. (It takes approximately 35mins.)
②Take JR train or Shinkansen depart for your destination at JR Saga Station.

From	To	Time Required	Transfer	More Information
JR Saga Station	Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral)	Approx. 50mins	Once （Needed at Takeo Onsen station）	Time Table
	Sasebo city (Kujuku Islands)	Approx. 1hr 10mins	×
	Huis Ten Bosch	Approx. 1hr 10mins	×

Kyushu-Saga International Airport Official Website

From / To Aso Kumamoto Airport

● Highway bus from Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal to Nagasaki city

①Take a bus from Kumamoto Aso Airport heading to Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal. (It takes approximately 50mins)
②Take a highway bus depart for Nagasaki city at Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal.

From	To	Time Required	Transfer	More Information
Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal	Nagasaki city (Peace park, Oura Cathdral)	Approx. 3hrs 50mins	×	Time Table

● Ferry from Kumamoto port

①Take a bus from Kumamoto Aso Airport heading to Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal. (It takes approximately 50mins.)
②From Kumamoto Sakura-machi bus terminal, take a bus for Kumamoto port. (It takes approximately 40mins.)
③Board a ferry to Shimabara port from Kumamoto port. There are 2 ferries connecting Shimabara port and Kumamoto port as below.

	From	To	Time Required	More Information
Kumamoto Ferry	Kumamoto port	Shimabara port	Approx. 30mins	Official Website
Kyusho Ferry	Kumamoto port	Shimabara port	Approx. 1hr	Official Website

＊Advance reservations are not needed except for boardng with car or motorbike, get group-tour discount.

Aso Kumamoto Airport Official Website

Ideas for having a budget-friendly travel in Nagasaki

Various passes are offered for travellers in Nagasaki, Kyushu region and Japan. These can be one of the options to make your trip convenient and budget-friendly one. To make the most, pick a pass that suits your needs and have fun exploring in Nagasaki prefecture.

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